Motion Graphs

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is a motion graph?

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A motion graph visually represents the position, speed, or acceleration of an object over time.

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What does a horizontal line on a motion graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is at rest, meaning its position is not changing over time.

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What does a straight diagonal line on a motion graph represent?

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A straight diagonal line represents constant speed, where the object is moving away from the starting point at a steady rate.

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What does a curved line on a motion graph indicate?

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A curved line indicates that the object is accelerating or decelerating, meaning its speed is changing.

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How do you calculate distance using speed and time?

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Distance = Speed × Time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its velocity, which can involve changes in speed or direction.

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What is the formula for acceleration?

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Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time.

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What does a negative slope on a motion graph indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.